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The English Playing Card Society

he Society brings together collectors, researchers, museums, libraries, manufacturers and all persons interested in playing cards and card games.

The Society welcomes collectors and researchers from anywhere. Although it has a particular interest in English playing cards and games, the Newsletter includes articles, research, news and discoveries from many countries and periods.

Founded in 1984 by Peter Way and Major R.T. Donald Welsh.

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EPCS June 2026 Newsletter
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The EPCS Newsletter

The Society publishes the EPCS Newsletter three times a year. It is an informative, well illustrated publication containing articles, research, news and discoveries.

The Newsletter builds into a reference source covering makers, designers, games, collectors and playing cards from many places and periods.

Issue 146: EPCS June 2026 Newsletter

Discover De La Rue and British Empire Exhibition cards, a Waddingtons Orient Line pack, rare English Aces, Donald McGill’s seaside cards, and unusual games.

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About the Society

The Society was founded in 1984 to encourage research into the history and development of English playing cards and card games, and to provide a forum for the exchange of views and information.

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For membership or article enquiries, contact [email protected]. We welcome contributions from collectors and researchers everywhere.

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